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Marshall Thundering Herd Expected to Dominate Southern Miss Golden Eagles in Week 11 Sun Belt Conference Showdown

In Week 11 of Sun Belt Conference action, the Marshall Thundering Herd will face off against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at M. M. Roberts Stadium on November 9th at 3:00 PM ET, with the game airing on ESPN+. The Thundering Herd (5-3, 3-1 Sun Belt) are on a two-game winning streak, while the Golden Eagles (1-7, 0-4) are on a six-game losing streak. Marshall is the betting favorite at -13.5, with the line remaining stable. For a detailed analysis of this matchup and to make informed predictions, stay tuned to our expert NCAAF Predictions.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Thundering Herd -550 | Golden Eagles +400
• Spread: Thundering Herd -13.5 (-110) | Golden Eagles +13.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 55 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marshall will win straight-up is 85%.

Marshall vs Southern Miss. Stats

Marshall Thundering Herd

The Marshall Thundering Herd have been performing well this season, most recently securing a 28-23 victory against UL Monroe. Quarterback Braylon Braxton has shown strong play with a completion rate of 57.5% and impressive stats in passing and rushing. The team's offense is solid, averaging 381.0 total yards per game. However, their defense has been a weak point, allowing an average of 398.4 total yards per game and struggling particularly in rushing defense. Looking ahead, improvements are needed on the defensive side. In terms of injuries, tight end Cade Conley is questionable with a knee injury and wide receiver Elijah Metcalf is out with a foot injury. Marshall currently holds a power ranking of 99, with a rank of 54 in offense and 81 in defense. So far this season, they are 5-3 with a 6-1-1 ATS record.

Southern Miss. Golden Eagles Analysis

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are currently struggling with a 1-7 record, with their most recent loss being a 32-15 defeat against James Madison. Quarterback Ethan Crawford has not been performing at his best this season, with zero passing touchdowns and four interceptions. The team's total offense ranks 126th nationally, with a rushing game ranked 118th and a passing game ranked 98th. Defensively, Southern Miss is allowing 416.0 total yards per game, with a strong pass defense ranking 32nd in the sport. The team has a power ranking of 133, with a ranking of #125 for offense and #118 for defense. The Golden Eagles are 1-7 overall and have a 3-5 record against the spread. Injuries are not reported for Southern Miss. The team will face Marshall, who has a 3-0 record in their last three matchups against Southern Miss.

Marshall Thundering Herd Surging Ahead of Struggling Southern Miss Golden Eagles

The recent performance of the Marshall Thundering Herd has been notably strong, in contrast to the struggling Southern Miss Golden Eagles. Over the past few games, the Thundering Herd have maintained an average of 34.5 points, while the Golden Eagles have lagged behind with only 16.8 points per game. Given this significant disparity in offensive capabilities, it is advisable to consider the Marshall Thundering Herd as the favored team to cover the spread in the upcoming matchup, particularly when playing on the road.

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